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Support Groups, Activities, and Events
for Adults & Teens with Asperger's or Similar Autism Spectrum and Neurodiverse Profiles
August 17, 2021
All AANE programming is currently online (with the exception of some LifeNet programs and local MeetUp programs. Blue text links to further information and registration pages. The following terms indicate the event's structure and intended audience.
- "Open" programs may have different participants joining from session to session.
- "Closed" programs have the same participants for a set number of sessions.
- LOCAL [City, State] programs are intended for those living in the vicinity of the indicated area. If LOCAL is not indiciated, the program is available to those living anywhere.
For programs that require a fee, financial assistance is available and no one will be turned away for the inability to pay. To inquire about financial assistance or for general inquiries, please email events@aane.org.
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Social Activities + Events
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FREE Online "Open" Activities and Events
FREE LOCAL "Open" Activities and Events
- *NEW* In-Person: Watertown Arts Market Come out to support our artists or check out the Aritst Collaborative website for examples of artwork that the artists are selling. Please reach out anytime to Anastasia at artistcollaborative@aane.org to become a member of the Artist Collaborative or to inquire about purchasing artwork. August 21
- Online: Boston, MA Book Club August 31 *Last Meeting*
- Online: Salem, MA Social/Game Night September 2
- In-Person: Outdoor Enthusiasts Club September 4
- Online: Framingham, MA Social/Game Night September 20
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Connection + Support
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Adults + Teens
Connect with others in the community and AANE staff.
FREE Online "Open" Community Connection Sessions
FREE Online "Open" Support Groups
- Adults (formerly Westwood, MA) August 23, September 20
- Adults (formerly Providence, RI) August 25
- Gay Men (formerly Boston, MA) This group is for post-high school men with Asperger's who are gay. August 30
- Women (18-35) (formerly Watertown, MA) September 7
- Adults (formerly Brentwood, NY) September 11
- Adults 50+ (formerly Watertown, MA) September 13
- Adults (formerly Manhattan, NY) September 21
- Women (formerly Manhattan, NY) September 28
- Gender Identity for Adults This group is for post-high school adults on or near the spectrum who identify as transgender, non-binary, gender-fliud, and/or who are questioning their gender identity or gender roles. No AS diagnosis or certainty about gender required. Led by an autistic/trans peer facilitator. October 7
FREE Online LOCAL "Open" Support Groups
- Danvers, MA - Adults August 19
- Portland, ME - Adults September 4
- Florence, MA - Adults September 5
- *NEW* NY Metro LifeNet Informational Session September 20, September 29
- Watertown, MA - Gender Identity for Adults This group is for post-high school adults on or near the spectrum who identify as transgender, non-binary, gender-fluid, and/or who are questioning their gender identity or gender roles. No AS diagnosis or certainty about gender required. Led by an autistic/trans peer facilitator. September 21
- *NEW* Watertown, MA - Women September 22
Online "Closed" Support Groups
Neurodiverse Couples/Partners
Click to join a supportive online community moderated by AANE staff
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A Call for Stories on Intimacy in Neurodiverse Relationships
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As part of our Neurology Matters in Couples Therapy suite of courses, AANE’s Neurodiverse Couples Institute is creating a new online course to help therapists understand intimacy in neurodiverse couples. We would like to include the voices of both autistic and neurotypical partners in neurodiverse relationships through stories relating to emotional and physical intimacy. Learn more and submit your story for consideration!
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Scholarship Fund for New England & New York State Adults
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The Daniel Braun Memorial Camp and Recreation Activities Scholarship Fund for Adults
Thanks to the generous support of the Daniel Braun Memorial Camp and Recreational Activities Scholarship Fund, AANE is pleased to provide financial assistance for a limited number of adults who need help paying for services. Learn more.
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Job Opportunities
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AANE is currently seeking to fill the following positions:
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Interested in other upcoming events? Click below to see the calendar!
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Questions? Call: 617-393-3824
events@aane.org
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